St. Martins EpiscopalSchool in Metairie LA seeks a Development Associate to begin immediately. Themission of St. Martins Episcopal School is to prepare students to thrive incollege and in life through faith scholarship and service. Founded in 1947St. Martins is a co-educational independent day school. The school seeksgrowth-minded highly motivated and collaborative faculty and staff who will continue to foster the schools growth and focus on the development of each studentsfull potential. The Development Associate is a professional fund-raising position reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement.

• Support the departments Comprehensive Fundraising Plan: Working with the Director of Institutional Advancement the primary responsibility of a Development Associate is to help implement the comprehensive fundraising plan with a specific focus on the annual fund (for all constituencies) and special events. This involves identifying and cultivating all prospective donors in various constituency groups.
• Work with the Saints Community Organization (SCO):Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization. The two key events at St. Martins are the fall Golf Tournament and the Spring Gala. The Development Associate must work closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement Head of School and Board of Directors to develop fundraising goals and strategies that align with the schools mission and values.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Alumni Teams:The Development Associate must work closely with the Communications team and Alumni team to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials. This involves developing a compelling message that resonates with potential donors creating donor recognition programs and crafting targeted appeals that drive donations.
• Work as needed with the Board of Directors and Head of School:The Development Associate must collaborate closely with the Advancement Committee to develop fundraising strategies and goals that align with the schools mission and values. This may involve presenting fundraising plans and performance metrics to the Board of Directors and working with the Head of School to ensure that fundraising activities are aligned with the organizations overall strategic plan.
• Monitor and Analyze Fundraising Data:The Development Associate is responsible for monitoring and analyzing fundraising data to understand history trends opportunities and then evaluating performance and adjusting strategies as involves tracking donor engagement and retention rates analyzing revenue streams and making data-driven decisions that help the school achieve its fundraising goals.

• Bachelors Degree in Nonprofit Management or Related Field:A Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business administration or a related field is typically required for the role of Development Associate. This provides a solid foundation in the principles of nonprofit management and fundraising as well as the financial and legal aspects of nonprofit operations.

• Minimum of 5 Years Experience in Nonprofit Fundraising: Aminimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofitfundraising is required for the role of Development Associate. This includesexperience in major gifts specific campaigns (such as Annual Fund capitalprojects) corporate and foundation giving and special events. Details on specificroles the applicant has played in the Donor Cycle are expected.

• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Strongwritten and verbal communication skills areessential for the Development Associate as they must craft compelling donorcommunications and marketing materials that resonate with potential requires excellent writing and editing skills as well as the ability tocommunicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Strong Leadership and Management Skills: TheDevelopment Associate must have strongleadership and management skills with experience managing a team of volunteersand fundraising professionals. This requires the ability to set goals andexpectations motivate team members provide guidance and support as neededand recognize tangible results after completion of an event or campaign.

• Demonstrated Ability to Work Collaboratively: TheDevelopment Associate must be able to workcollaboratively with colleagues Board members and volunteers to achievefundraising goals. This requires excellent interpersonal skills as well as theability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse groups ofpeople.

• Experience with Fundraising Software and Donor Databases: Experience with fundraising software and donor databases is a critical qualification for a Development Associate role. This includes proficiency with popular fundraising software such as DonorPerfect as well as experience with donor databases and online fundraising platforms. The ability to analyze and interpret data from these systems is essential for making informed decisions and developing effective fundraising strategies.

• Deep Commitment to the Schools Mission and Values: TheDevelopment Associate must have a deepcommitment to the mission and values of the school. This means that they mustunderstand and believe in the schools purpose and be passionate about makinga positive impact in the community. A strong sense of personal integrity andethical conduct is also essential in this role.

• Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: TheDevelopment Associate must be a strategicthinker with the ability to identify challenges and opportunities and developcreative solutions to meet fundraising goals. They must be able to thinkcritically and make data-driven decisions that help the school achieve itsobjectives.

• Flexibility and Adaptability:The Development Associate must be flexible andadaptable able to adjust fundraising strategies in response to changingcircumstances or unexpected events. They must be able to work under pressureand meet tight deadlines while maintaining a positive and solutions-orientedapproach.

St. Martins Episcopal Schoolis committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email us atand let us know. St. Martins Episcopal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability protected veteran status gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

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